Building Writing Stamina

Question 1

Which word should be used at the beginning of a recount to show the first thing that happened?

Accepted Answer

first

Answer

after that

Answer

then

Answer

later

Question 2

Which purpose best describes the writing shown below? "Thank you for the lovely book you gave me for my birthday. I love reading it!"

Accepted Answer

to thank someone

Answer

to persuade someone

Answer

to tell a story

Answer

to give instructions

Question 3

Mia is writing a note to her friend that says, “Please come to my birthday party on Saturday at 2 pm. We will have games and cake!” What is the main purpose of Mia’s writing?

Accepted Answer

An invitation asking a friend to come to a birthday party.

Answer

A shopping list of items to buy at the store.

Answer

A story about a cat that climbs a tree.

Answer

A thank‑you note thanking a friend for a gift.

Try three questions

Which word should be used at the beginning of a recount to show the first thing that happened?

Which purpose best describes the writing shown below? "Thank you for the lovely book you gave me for my birthday. I love reading it!"

Mia is writing a note to her friend that says, “Please come to my birthday party on Saturday at 2 pm. We will have games and cake!” What is the main purpose of Mia’s writing?

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